The cedar tree : the heart of our people /
Aleck, Celestine,
The cedar tree : the heart of our people / Coast Salish stories written by Celestine Aleck ; illustrated by Joel Good. - 16 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Strong stories - Coast Salish series . - Strong stories. Coast Salish series. .
The traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nation includes the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State. "Our Strong Stories focus on three First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud."--Publisher's website.
"In this Coast Salish story, learn about the importance of the cedar tree to the culture and history of the Coast Salish people. Descriptions of items made from the wood and bark of this special tree are included. Also explained in the story is the protocol for harvesting cedar bark." --[back cover]
Primary grades.
9781771741293
Coast Salish
Cedar--Children's literature
Readers (Primary)
372.4
The cedar tree : the heart of our people / Coast Salish stories written by Celestine Aleck ; illustrated by Joel Good. - 16 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Strong stories - Coast Salish series . - Strong stories. Coast Salish series. .
The traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nation includes the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State. "Our Strong Stories focus on three First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud."--Publisher's website.
"In this Coast Salish story, learn about the importance of the cedar tree to the culture and history of the Coast Salish people. Descriptions of items made from the wood and bark of this special tree are included. Also explained in the story is the protocol for harvesting cedar bark." --[back cover]
Primary grades.
9781771741293
Coast Salish
Cedar--Children's literature
Readers (Primary)
372.4